SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So, when attendees weigh whether or not to come to your event, they have to parse the cost associated with the tickets, time out of the office, airfare, hotel room—all of that—against the benefits above. Don’t throw away your venue budget; use it for your “new” venue—the online event platform—rather than pillaging the AV budget.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Cranes mark the Milwaukee skyline as $2 billion in new investment is fueling construction of new hotels, office buildings, a future street car system and infrastructure improvements. In 2016, Milwaukee’s trendy Historic Third Ward welcomed the opening of its first hotel, the 158-room Kimpton Journeyman, with expansive rooftop bar/lounge.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

® “ Attract a crowd with an unforgettable meeting in Wisconsin Dells. In addition to being a top destination for tourism, Wisconsin Dells is a top destination for meetings. The unique meeting and convention venues range in size from 250 sq. Meeting Space. The Dells hosts more than 5,600 meetings and conventions each year.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

This includes all the major hotel groups such as Associated Luxury Hotels International, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. Likewise, there has been strong demand from suppliers from an early stage, with international exhibitors returning to the show in force.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2021

Whatever your passion, you’ll likely find it in this tiny but mighty town that’s situated on the Galena River just minutes from the borders of Iowa and Wisconsin. This three-day itinerary will take you through numerous iconic stops including the DeSoto Hotel, Ulysses S.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. Special Events Manager | Heritage Hotels & Resorta, Inc. Venue Logistics Manager | FIRST | New York, NY.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the most enjoyable parts of my role as corporate sales manager at The Abbey Resort on Geneva Lake in Fontana, Wisconsin, is collaborating with groups to plan their holiday events. Even if your holiday party budget is limited, don’t shy away from bigger venues. Never Hurts to Ask.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are located within a five-hour drive from eight different states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), making the commute to the Chicago Southland quick and easy. Unlike downtown Chicago, there is FREE parking at all hotels and most event venues and attractions throughout the region.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. There are also 2,200 committable downtown hotel rooms during peak times. Merriweather Lake House Hotel has 12,492 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. As one of the last original Wright designed and built hotels, Historic Park Inn in Mason City, Iowa, earned its spot on the National Registry of Historic Places by preserving the classic design with updated amenities.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 13, 2020

The DNCC is responsible for designing the structure of the convention, which will be centered inside the downtown Fiserv Forum and other venues that are part of the Wisconsin Center District campus, as well as large-scale logistical arrangements, including transportation and safety. More Than the DNC Coming.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

Since 1996, more than 11 million spectators have attended live events at the 19,200-seat venue. Games tip off at Amway Center, a high-tech 20,000-seat venue near the downtown entertainment core featuring modern architecture and a signature illuminated spire. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Overall No. Sacramento, California. After a Sept.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2016, The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) hosted three events simultaneously: A Bernie Sanders rally at the Wisconsin Center, a Trump rally at the Miller High Life Theater, and of course, an actual circus, which took place at the Panther Arena. Concept image of the expanded Wisconsin Center.

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